June 2021

Wales needs to have a strategy to tackle GP shortages according to the British Medical Association (BMA).

Diabetes UK Cymru has Awarded a medal to Reverend Dr John Dann, 88 from Cardiff.

New MS Joel James has visited Sheppard’s Pharmacy in Abercynon to meet with Gareth Hughes, the superintendent of the practice, to hear about all the benefits of community pharmacist consultations for residents with minor illnesses.

Since April, almost 800,000 employees who have been working from home during the pandemic, have already claimed tax relief on household related costs, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed.

Responding to comments made by Labour’s education minister at the latest government press briefing, Welsh Conservative shadow education minister, Laura Anne Jones MS said:

“SUPPORT LIKE THIS WOULD HAVE HELPED MY DAD”

The Council has reached an important landmark in its remediation of the Tylorstown landslip, by completing two major phases of work which have enabled local walking and cycling routes to reopen to the public. 

When Julie Jackson agreed to take part in the Education Programme for Patients (EPP) she was in a dark place and was sceptical that it would help. 

The Council has provided an update on the progress made towards delivering significant 21st Century Schools investment for the Greater Pontypridd area, following recent consideration by Cabinet Members.

Two Rhondda Cynon Taf residents have been successfully prosecuted by the Council’s Trading Standards Department for operating a fraudulent business and selling or having in their possession counterfeit goods. 

People in South Wales are being invited to step it up this summer and raise vital funds for Diabetes UK.The One Million Step Challenge is ideal for anyone who rediscovered their love of walking in the great outdoors during the pandemic, or anyone looking for a way to get more active as lockdown r

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Is it also time to cut the number of local councillors in Rhondda Cynon Taf?

Welsh Conservatives have called on the First Minister to apologise after making 'misleading' claims regarding Bovine TB in the Senedd. 

Responding to a BBC Wales report on bus service closures, Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport, Natasha Asghar MS said: 

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB is holding its first COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinics.

This week’s walk-ins are for any adult who lives in the Health Board area and is yet to have their first dose.

Commenting on the Labour Government’s decision to freeze all new road building projects, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS said:

"At such a delicate economic time, this decision could prove a significant blow for our recovery.  

The Council is giving advanced notice of disruptive works to Ynysmeurig Bridge in Abercynon which will take place later this summer – requiring a road closure of the main road and a significant diversion for motorists and bus users. 

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is delighted to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BAPIO (formally known as the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin).

The Welsh Government has announced Estyn will conduct a review into culture and processes in schools to help protect and support young people better, following a call by the Welsh Conservatives.

Dianne Bain, 47 from Powys was healthy and fit until COVID19 struck and left her barely able to work and enjoy life. 

This summer the standard petrol grade in the UK will become E10. Currently, UK petrol is E5, meaning it contains up to 5% bioethanol. E10 petrol will see the amount of bioethanol increase to 10%.

We are changing the process for undertaking DBS Identification (IDV) checks from 1 July 2021.

Grant a GreenOn 26 April we launched our Grant a Green campaign, calling on local councils in England and Wales voluntarily to register their open spaces as town or v

The guidance on private practice in England, Scotland and Wales has changed.

Today, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families in Wales that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the summer.

A scheme to redevelop 1-4 Oxford Buildings in Mountain Ash has now been completed, after the Council worked with partners to bring the prominent vacant buildings back in to use. 

A new website for the Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) Regional Partnership Board (RPB) is live today.

Russell George writes, as we move out of the pandemic, Wales faces huge challenges, and none more so in our treasured National Health Service.

The COVID-19 vaccination programme in Wales has been delivered at significant pace with local, national and UK partners working together to vaccinate a significant proportion of the Welsh population.

A summary of responses to the Council’s recent Active Travel consultation will be shared with Cabinet – with several changes to future walking and cycling provision now being considered following the feedback from 695 participants. 

The Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Social Services has raised serious concerns following a report that Wales has the highest proportion of children in the UK being cared for by the state.

Commenting, Gareth Davies MS said:

All at Ty Gwyn Education Centre are delighted at being recognised in the well-being and mental health award

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB is currently looking for expressions of interest from people living in Rhondda Cynon Taf to join its Partnership Panel.

Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Transport, Natasha Asghar MS, has demanded immediate answers after shocking images emerged of commuters being cramped, and unable to social distance, on trains across the Welsh rail network over the weekend.

Commenting, she said:

Two learners from Rhondda Cynon Taf have been accepted into Mensa due to them having IQ higher than the projected scores of the late Albert Einstein and Sir Stephen Hawking.

Tracking feral mountain goats up the craggy cliffs of the Llŷn Peninsula is no easy challenge, as the BBC’s Matt Baker found out when he visited a new project that is monitoring the local population.

Tax credits customers should be vigilant and alert to potential scams, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned, as the remaining annual renewal packs will arrive in the post this week.

Written by Nigel Oanea‑Cram, Development Officer ‑ Care experienced children, Children in Wales

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